The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V302000·Announced 2015-05-22

Open Range Residential Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Gas Line Defect

Open Range is recalling 2013-2014 Residential 417RS fifth wheel trailers because a short gas line may leak when the kitchen slideout is expanded, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from gas leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Open Range R.V. Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Residential 417RS fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured between April 27, 2012, and March 6, 2014. The recall involves 47 units where the flexible gas line for the kitchen slideout section is too short.

When the kitchen area is expanded, the gas line may be pulled excessively, resulting in a gas leak. This condition increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Highland Ridge will notify owners on behalf of Open Range. Dealers will replace the existing gas line with a longer gas line free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL
Brand
OPEN RANGE
Manufacturer
Open Range R.V. Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
47

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RESIDENTIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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